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What are the differences between separate, marital and divisible property?
When a marriage ends in divorce, property and assets are subject to division. The division of said assets during a divorce can be complicated. To better understand, it is important to know the classifications of property under North Carolina’s legal system. According...
Why you should not hide assets during divorce
Divorcing couples in North Carolina may not always part on the best of terms. Divorce is fraught with emotion. It often results in one or both parties fighting or feeling negative about the other. This can lead to someone making rash decisions. Because of this, it is...
What makes a parent unfit?
When a court makes custody decisions during a divorce, it will always do what is best for the child. This means looking at every factor that will impact the child. One aspect that may influence the court’s decision is if a parent has problems that make him or her...
Can I fight a DWI breath test result and avoid incarceration?
When a portable roadside device shows you have a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or more, an officer can arrest and charge you with DWI. If you believe that a faulty test result caused your arrest, however, you may argue your case in court. Law enforcement officials...
What does it take to modify a child support order?
Like most parents, you want what is best for your child. In addition to providing love and affection, you never miss a child support payment. Nevertheless, the current economic downturn may have you experiencing some degree of uncertainty about your financial...
NC Highway Patrol Trooper dies in car accident
Car accidents can happen to anyone, even those that receive training to serve and protect other people. Unfortunately, those some of those accidents are fatal and leave loved ones mourning their loss. In the blink of an eye, life can change forever. Such is the case...
What is the difference between equitable distribution and community property states?
In the U.S., each state gets to decide its laws pertaining to divorce. When it comes to property division during a divorce, some states use community property law and others use equitable distribution. Understanding each type of law is helpful just in case you move to...
What shows that your spouse may be cheating on you?
The first telltale sign is that your spouse becomes emotionally distant from you and incredibly self-absorbed with themselves. Therefore, they no longer share with you what they are thinking, feeling or really anything significant about what is going on in their heart...
North Carolina traffic fatalities on the rise
As more new vehicles with advanced safety features roll off the manufacturing assembly line and out of dealerships over the recent years, it might seem logical to assume that people may be safer on the roads and highways. Unfortunately, the data from the National...
The divorce process in North Carolina
When couples file for divorce, it is often a difficult situation. Both spouses may desire an amicable separation but want to ensure that they leave the relationship with their fair share. As a no-fault divorce state, North Carolina allows couples to divorce without...
